In our Budapest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 25 minutes, completing the 1718km route in 17h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 17h 55min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1718km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
17h 55min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~309 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Donautal Ost (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 14% → 53%)
- Arrival: London
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 19% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Hub Suben (10 min, 17% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (12 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 25-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1718km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~445 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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